Barbara Wheeler
American politician
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Barbara Wheeler (born in 1967 or 1968) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 64th district from 2013 to 2019. The district contained parts of Lake County and McHenry County.
Barbara Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Michael W. Tryon |
| Succeeded by | Tom Weber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 or 1968[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joe Wheeler |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Loyola University Chicago, National Louis University[2] |
| Profession | Teacher, politician |
Early life
Wheeler was a Peace Corps volunteer. She received education degrees from Loyola University Chicago and National Louis University, and worked as a teacher at Wauconda Middle School.[3] She moved to Crystal Lake in 1998.[4]
Political career
Wheeler served on the McHenry County Board from 2002 to 2012.[5] In 2012 she was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in the newly redrawn 64th district. She faced no opposition in the primary or general elections.[6]
Wheeler did not run for re-election in 2018.[7]
